30 Quick and Easy Family Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic. Add chicken and sear for about 5 minutes per side. Pour lemon juice over the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until thoroughly done. Garnish with parsley.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• Taco shells
• Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese

Instructions: Brown the beef, add taco seasoning as per the packet instructions. Serve in taco shells and top with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta of choice
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions: Cook the pasta. In another pan, sauté vegetables in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Combine pasta and vegetables, tossing with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions: Place chicken in a slow cooker, cover with BBQ sauce, and cook on low for 6 hours. Shred and serve on buns.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups mixed frozen stir-fry vegetables
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions: In a large pan, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until pink. Add vegetables and soy sauce, cooking until heated through.

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (spinach, mushrooms, peppers)
• 1 tablespoon cheese (optional)

Instructions: Beat eggs and pour into a heated pan. Add vegetables and cook until set. Flip and cook the other side; add cheese before folding if desired.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 packet chili seasoning

Instructions: Brown the beef in a pot. Add beans, tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer for 20 minutes and serve hot.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic reduction for drizzling

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Stuff chicken with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Bake for 25-30 minutes, drizzling with balsamic before serving.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• Tomatoes, cheese, and tortilla chips for topping

Instructions: Brown beef with seasoning. Serve over lettuce and add toppings as desired.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups mixed vegetables
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions: Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes and serve hot.

Ingredients:

• Whole grain pita bread
• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed
• Half a cucumber, diced
• Hummus and lettuce for filling

Instructions: Cut pitas in half and fill with chickpeas, cucumber, hummus, and lettuce.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon and asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup Caesar dressing
• Romaine lettuce
• Whole wheat wraps

Instructions: Mix chicken and dressing. Fill wraps with lettuce and chicken mixture, roll up, and serve.

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers
• 1 lb ground turkey or beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can diced tomatoes

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix meat, rice, and tomatoes. Stuff peppers and bake for 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp
• 1 cup rice
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions: Cook rice as per instructions. Sauté garlic in butter, add shrimp, and cook until pink. Serve over rice.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions: Cook spaghetti. In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic until golden. Mix with spaghetti and sprinkle with red pepper.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchinis
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions: Spiralize zucchini, then sauté until tender. Heat marinara and serve over noodles, topped with cheese.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mixed vegetables
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions: In a pan, scramble eggs. Add rice, vegetables, and soy sauce. Stir-fry until heated through.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions: Cook pasta. Sauté mushrooms in olive oil, add cream, then mix with pasta.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 cups broccoli
• Cooked rice for serving

Instructions: Cook chicken in teriyaki sauce until done. Steam broccoli. Serve together over rice.

Ingredients:

• 2 tortillas
• 1 cup cooked taco meat
• 1 cup cheese

Instructions: Place cheese and meat between tortillas. Cook on a skillet until crispy. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup roasted vegetables
• Wraps
• Hummus

Instructions: Spread hummus on a wrap, fill with roasted veggies, roll up, and slice.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb sausage
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced

Instructions: In a pan, cook sausage until browned. Add peppers and onions until softened. Serve in a bun or on a plate.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• Fajita seasoning

Instructions: Sauté chicken in a pan, add peppers, onions, and seasoning. Serve in tortillas.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 can black beans, rinsed
• 1 cup corn
• Avocado for topping

Instructions: Cook quinoa, then mix with black beans and corn. Top with avocado before serving.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons green curry paste
• 1 cup vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli)

Instructions: In a pan, heat curry paste, add chicken and cook until golden. Add coconut milk and vegetables, simmer for 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made pizza crust
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions: Spread sauce on crust, add cheese, bake according to crust instructions, and top with basil.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix honey and soy sauce, pour over chicken, and bake for 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 2 cups mixed vegetables
• 1/2 cup cheese (optional)

Instructions: Beat eggs and pour into a heated oven-safe skillet with veggies. Cook until set; add cheese and broil for a few minutes.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz noodles
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Mixed vegetables

Instructions: Cook noodles, mix peanut butter and soy sauce to make a sauce, toss with noodles and vegetables.